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msblast.exe

Associated Program: MSBlast Internet Worm
Programm Category: Worm

What is  msblast.exe

The process msblast.exe, which is a type of an executable or EXE file, is a module that is known as W32.Blaster.B.Worm, which is related or belongs to MSBlast Internet Worm. This kind of worm uses a vulneratbility in DCOM or RPC through TCP port 135 that is intended to infect certain versions of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, particularly Windows XP and Windows 2000. As a worm, it is considered to be a malicious file that must be deleted as soon as possible, because it is made to infect data, from processes to programs, that are stored on the computer system. This worm is also called as Blaster Worm, Lovsan Lovesan, and MSBlast. Like other executable (EXE) modules, msblast.exe is easy to delete and remove out of the computer system, whether the Windows OS is Windows 2000 or Windows XP. It is important to have it deleted immediately, so it cannot make any further damage on the performance of the system, as well as the functions of the different programs installed on the PC.

How can I stop msblast.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. msblast.exe. is used by MSBlast Internet Worm, If you shut down msblast.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop msblast.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is MSBlast Internet Worm, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

Is this a virus or other security concern?

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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as MSBlast Internet Worm, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

Is msblast.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

What can I do if msblast.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if msblast.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that msblast.exe, belongs to, in this case MSBlast Internet Worm

About Mark Beare

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